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Whar Kind Of Doctor Should I See For Pain In Joints?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Question: Whar kind of doctor should I see for pain in joints and unusual amount of clicking and popping sounds from joints?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I need futher details

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.

I would request you to give me a few more details so that i can give you an appropriate suggestion that to which speciality you should see:
1. In which particular joints are you having pain? Large Joints or Small Joints?
2. Any stiffness you have in joints in morning?
3. Any swelling over the affected joints?
4. Since when are you facing this problem?
5. Any pain in knee joint?

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me and answer these questions preferably in point wise manner.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)
The pain is in my back, hip and now fingers. Not all fingers, just a couple. Feels like I bent them wrong way and they are trying to heal but I didnt. They only hurt when I bend them or try to use them. Hurt in morning, sometimes start to feel a little better, then start aching again, this goes on all day and night.
I recently had mri and nerve test to check for sciatic nerve pain regarding my back and leg pain. Mri showed three bulging disks. I dont know if this is related to pain I have when standing up when on floor and walking though. My neurologist did the tests.
When I walk I have loud popping sound and feeling in my hip area, also alot of popping and cracking in fingers, wrist, ankles. I know I have osteopenia and not sure if that comes into play into all of this. I have stiffness but not noticing swelling. The back and leg/hip pain started in Feb 2014, the popping sound about a month ago. The other popping sounds and pain in fingers started about a month ago as well.
I just dont want things to get worse and not sure if this is something that will if I ignore it. My neuroligist is sending me to pain managment specialist for shots in my back but the appt is not even set up as of yet and I dont know if they can help with this other stuff cause I dont know if its related. Thank you for your time.
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get tested

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
After reading your query it seems that the pains and clicking sounds can be related to Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis.
I would like to rule out Ankylosing Spondylitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Since you are showing to a Neurologist already you can see an Orthopedician now.
I recommend following:
1. Xray Pelvis with Sacroiliac Joint
2. Rheumatoid Factor.
3. ESR.
4. Anti CCP antibody.
5. CRP.

This is my best opinion for you.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Whar Kind Of Doctor Should I See For Pain In Joints?

Brief Answer: I need futher details Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Welcome to Healthcaremagic. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. I would request you to give me a few more details so that i can give you an appropriate suggestion that to which speciality you should see: 1. In which particular joints are you having pain? Large Joints or Small Joints? 2. Any stiffness you have in joints in morning? 3. Any swelling over the affected joints? 4. Since when are you facing this problem? 5. Any pain in knee joint? This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me and answer these questions preferably in point wise manner. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD